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Lisa Steinberg
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
November 2, 1987
Location
New York City, New York
Victim Age
6
Gender
Female
Six-year-old Lisa Steinberg was beaten to death by Joel Steinberg, her illegal adoptive father, in their Greenwich Village apartment. Her abuse had been ongoing. Hedda Nussbaum, Steinberg's battered partner who was present during the beating, was granted immunity for her testimony. Steinberg was convicted of manslaughter.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
November 2, 1987, apartment in Greenwich Village, NYC
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